To provide a wide range of ages with a sense of community, themed classroom interior neighborhoods reflecting Brewer’s heritage­—River, Ice, Paper, Brick­, and Maritime—create a unique identity for each age group. As students progress to a new neighborhood, the change in themes contributes to the feeling of advancing through the grades, even though students aren’t moving to a different school.

The school’s 480-seat performing arts center serves both students and the wider community, and features professional quality lighting and audio controls. Brewer Community School’s first-floor lobby features word art reflecting the community’s values, including “responsibility,” “caring,” “respect,” and “family.”

Technology is another signature feature at Brewer Community School. All classrooms have been provided with flat screen monitors connected to a multi-media TV network for video connectivity for everything from school announcements to remote instruction.

The school achieved LEED Silver certification in part due to its energy efficiency technologies, including automated heating and lighting controls and extensive daylighting.

Sustainable design features include:

Site orientation that positions the school’s learning spaces for optimal daylight exposure;